Skilled Gardener – Fyfield

ECG Limited; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity exists for an experienced Skilled Gardener to manage a stunning 25-acre estate garden in Fyfield, Essex. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture, leadership skills to coordinate a gardening team, and a passion for producing quality fruits and vegetables. This full-time role offers an attractive salary and the chance to work in a beautiful, diverse garden setting with various garden features including a parterre, vegetable garden, and orchard. A UK driving licence is required, along with relevant experience in a large garden setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in kitchen gardening and passion for producing fruits and vegetables.
• Proven experience in a similar role within an estate or large garden.
• Full UK driving licence and possible DBS check requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 25-acre estate garden and oversee a gardening team.
• Ensure tasks are efficiently divided and carried out to high standards.
• Maintain safety standards and manage garden productivity.

Skills

Horticulture

Team Coordination

Confidence with Tools

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Skilled Gardener to manage a beautifully diverse 25-acre estate garden. This is a full-time position for an individual with a deep passion for horticulture, and a keen eye for detail.

This 25-acre garden features an array of stunning elements, including a five-acre field. A picturesque lake with an island that holds a topiary garden. A formal parterre, with eight rose beds, and a knot garden. There are also traditional cottage garden borders, shrub borders, a productive vegetable garden, and a 140 year old orchard.

Additionally, there is a kitchen garden and orchard that produces apricots, cooking apples, pears, and cultivated blackberries, along with a striking hydrangea wall complemented by jasmine on the back wall. The client is currently in the process of beginning the planning of a hot border to further add to the diversity.

Assistance in the garden is currently provided by way of a consultant horticulturist (one day per month), a full-time maintenance gardener, and a live-in couple that assist with the gardens occasionally. This role will involve overseeing and coordinating the team, ensuring tasks are efficiently divided and carried out to the highest standard.

Applicants must have extensive experience in kitchen gardening and a genuine passion for producing fruit and vegetables. Confidence with tools and machinery, and other general gardening experience. Proven experience working in a similar role within an estate or large garden setting is necessary.

Spraying certificates (PA1/PA6) and a chainsaw certification would be desirable, however not essential. Applicants should also have an understanding of health and safety regulations.

Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence. In addition, a DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

SALARY: up to £35,000

LOCATION: Fyfield. Essex

JOB No: EC68351

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